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October 6, 2020
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Heather Hamilton is listed as absent for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session
On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve PW/21-02 "Repair of Bituminous Concrete Patches" with Cassidy Corp., 54 Cummings Park Suite 304, Woburn MA 01801 in the amount of $190,200.00
On motion it was, Voted to approve PW/21-02 "Repair of Bituminous Concrete Patches" with Cassidy Corp., 54 Cummings Park Suite 304, Woburn MA 01801 in the amount of $190,200.00.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve PW/21-02 "Repair of Bituminous Concrete Patches" with Cassidy Corp., 54 Cummings Park Suite 304, Woburn MA 01801 in the amount of $190,200.00. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the submittal of a Chapter 90 Project Reimbursement and Final Closeout Report with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for PW/18-24 Reconstruction of Pearl Street and PW/18-25...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the submittal of a Chapter 90 Project Reimbursement and Final Closeout Report with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for PW/18-24 Reconstruction of Pearl Street and PW/18-25 Reconstruction of Babcock Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the submittal of a Chapter 90 Project Reimbursement and Final Closeout Report with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for PW/18-24 Reconstruction of Pearl Street and PW/18-25 Reconstruction of Babcock Street. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve and authorize the Chair or his designee to execute the following FY 2021 (FFY 2020) CDBG Sub-recipient Agreements: Council on Aging Brookline TRIPPS Program 1824G021 510102 $30,000.00...
On motion it was, Voted: 1. To approve and authorize the Chair or his designee to execute the following FY 2021 (FFY 2020) CDBG Sub-recipient Agreements: Council on Aging Brookline TRIPPS Program 1824G021 510102 $30,000.00 Brookline for Racial Justice and Equity Work Connections Program - Civil Service Exams 1855G021 558064 $10,000.00 Brookline Center for Community Mental Health BCCMH Case Management Program 1854G021 558062 $73,400.00 Steps to Success, Inc. Work Connections for Youth 1803G021 558021 $65,463.00 Brookline Housing Authority Brookline ESOL Program 1830G021 558070 $15,000.00 Brookline Housing Authority Next Steps Program 1839G021 558040 $12,000.00 Brookline Housing Authority BHA Resident Health and Safety 1807G021 6C0017 1807G016 6C0055 $343,568.00 2. To approve and authorize the Chair or his designee to execute an amendment to the agreement dated June 16, 2020 between the Town of Brookline and the Brookline Food Pantry for an increase of $75,000 in FY 21 CDBG funds for the Food Inventory and Delivery Program: Brookline Food Pantry - CDBG - CV (6/16/20) Food Inventory and Delivery Program 1720SGA4 558102 $160,663.00 Brookline Food Pantry - FY 21 CDBG Food Inventory and Delivery Program 1853G021 558102 $75,000.00 PROGRAM TOTAL: $235,663.00 3. To approve and authorize the Chair or his designee to execute a FY 2021 Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Agreement between the City of Newton, acting as the lead entity for the WestMetro HOME Consortium, and the Tow
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted: 1. To approve and authorize the Chair or his designee to execute the following FY 2021 (FFY 2020) CDBG Sub-recipient Agreements: Council on Aging Brookline TRIPPS Program 1824G021 510102 $30,000.00 Brookline for Racial Justice and Equity Work Connections Program - Civil Service Exams 1855G021 558064 $10,000.00 Brookline Center for Community Mental Health BCCMH Case Management Program 1854G021 558062 $73,400.00 Steps to Success, Inc. Work Connections for Youth 1803G021 558021 $65,463.00 Brookline Housing Authority Brookline ESOL Program 1830G021 558070 $15,000.00 Brookline Housing Authority Next Steps Program 1839G021 558040 $12,000.00 Brookline Housing Authority BHA Resident Health and Safety 1807G021 6C0017 1807G016 6C0055 $343,568.00 2. To approve and authorize the Chair or his designee to execute an amendment to the agreement dated June 16, 2020 between the Town of Brookline and the Brookline Food Pantry for an increase of $75,000 in FY 21 CDBG funds for the Food Inventory and Delivery Program: Brookline Food Pantry - CDBG - CV (6/16/20) Food Inventory and Delivery Program 1720SGA4 558102 $160,663.00 Brookline Food Pantry - FY 21 CDBG Food Inventory and Delivery Program 1853G021 558102 $75,000.00 PROGRAM TOTAL: $235,663.00 3. To approve and authorize the Chair or his designee to execute a FY 2021 Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Agreement between the City of Newton, acting as the lead entity for the WestMetro HOME Consortium, and the Town of Brookline. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application of a new Common Victualler for Seoul Society INC d/b/a FIYA Chicken at 1024A Commonwealth Ave. Hours of operation will be Sunday - Saturday 10:00 am to 12:00 am
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a new Common Victualler for Seoul Society INC d/b/a FIYA Chicken at 1024A Commonwealth Ave. Hours of operation will be Sunday - Saturday 10:00 am to 12:00 am.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application of a new Common Victualler for Seoul Society INC d/b/a FIYA Chicken at 1024A Commonwealth Ave. Hours of operation will be Sunday - Saturday 10:00 am to 12:00 am. Voted to approve the application of an entertainment license for Seoul Society INC d/b/a FIYA Chicken at 1024A Commonwealth Ave. Entertainment will consist of radio Sunday - Saturday 10:00 am to 12:00 am. *condition upon receiving the final reports from the Fire Department Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application of an entertainment license for Seoul Society INC d/b/a FIYA Chicken at 1024A Commonwealth Ave. Entertainment will consist of radio Sunday - Saturday 10:00 am to 12:00 am....
Voted to approve the application of an entertainment license for Seoul Society INC d/b/a FIYA Chicken at 1024A Commonwealth Ave. Entertainment will consist of radio Sunday - Saturday 10:00 am to 12:00 am. *condition upon receiving the final reports from the Fire Department
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the application of an entertainment license for Seoul Society INC d/b/a FIYA Chicken at 1024A Commonwealth Ave. Entertainment will consist of radio Sunday - Saturday 10:00 am to 12:00 am. *condition upon receiving the final reports from the Fire Department Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application for Change of Manager of Record from Arturo Elescano to Maria L. Lopez Ramos for Cantina Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Taco Bell at 872 Commonwealth Ave
On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Change of Manager of Record from Arturo Elescano to Maria L. Lopez Ramos for Cantina Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Taco Bell at 872 Commonwealth Ave.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Change of Manager of Record from Arturo Elescano to Maria L. Lopez Ramos for Cantina Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Taco Bell at 872 Commonwealth Ave. Voted to approve the application for Alternate Manager Jacquelyn Boisvert for Cantina Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Taco Bell at 872 Commonwealth Ave. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the application for Alternate Manager Jacquelyn Boisvert for Cantina Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Taco Bell at 872 Commonwealth Ave
Voted to approve the application for Alternate Manager Jacquelyn Boisvert for Cantina Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Taco Bell at 872 Commonwealth Ave.
From the minutes
“Voted to approve the application for Alternate Manager Jacquelyn Boisvert for Cantina Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Taco Bell at 872 Commonwealth Ave. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the Noise Bylaw Waiver request for the Brookline High School Expansion project to extend from October 22, 2020 through April 22, 2021
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Noise Bylaw Waiver request for the Brookline High School Expansion project to extend from October 22, 2020 through April 22, 2021.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Noise Bylaw Waiver request for the Brookline High School Expansion project to extend from October 22, 2020 through April 22, 2021. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the Special Permit for Exemption from the Noise Control By-Law (Article 8.15) to MDR Construction Co., Inc., under contract with MassDOT Highway, during the hours of 7:00PM and 5:00AM,...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Special Permit for Exemption from the Noise Control By-Law (Article 8.15) to MDR Construction Co., Inc., under contract with MassDOT Highway, during the hours of 7:00PM and 5:00AM, Weeknights Only (Mon-Fri), between the dates of Mon, Oct 12 and Mon, Nov 2, 2020, in order to carry out final roadway paving and the installation of pavement markings, anticipating further that the paving is expected to be a 3-night operation and markings a 5-night duration, both of which are weather dependent and subject to unforeseen equipment failures or construction sequencing delays. The Contractor shall be permitted to carry out the prescribed night work within this 15-weeknight calendar window only, subject to 48-hour Notification of Abutters and Public Safety.
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Heller, VanScoyocHeather Hamilton is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Special Permit for Exemption from the Noise Control By-Law (Article 8.15) to MDR Construction Co., Inc., under contract with MassDOT Highway, during the hours of 7:00PM and 5:00AM, Weeknights Only (Mon-Fri), between the dates of Mon, Oct 12 and Mon, Nov 2, 2020, in order to carry out final roadway paving and the installation of pavement markings, anticipating further that the paving is expected to be a 3-night operation and markings a 5-night duration, both of which are weather dependent and subject to unforeseen equipment failures or construction sequencing delays. The Contractor shall be permitted to carry out the prescribed night work within this 15-weeknight calendar window only, subject to 48-hour Notification of Abutters and Public Safety. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Absent for vote: Heather Hamilton.”
Approve the Amended Approval Procedure for the Temporary Extension of Licensed Premises for Outdoor Seating (Commonwealth of Massachusetts COVID-19 Order Nos. 35 and 50) in order to extend outdoor...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Amended Approval Procedure for the Temporary Extension of Licensed Premises for Outdoor Seating (Commonwealth of Massachusetts COVID-19 Order Nos. 35 and 50) in order to extend outdoor seating subject to the Guidelines outlined Town staff's October 1st 2020 Extension of Outdoor Dining memo.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Amended Approval Procedure for the Temporary Extension of Licensed Premises for Outdoor Seating (Commonwealth of Massachusetts COVID-19 Order Nos. 35 and 50) in order to extend outdoor seating subject to the Guidelines outlined Town staff's October 1st 2020 Extension of Outdoor Dining memo. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Add new subsection (F) to section #6 (Prohibitions) of the Use of Force policy (Gen
On motion it was, Voted to Add new subsection (F) to section #6 (Prohibitions) of the Use of Force policy (Gen. Order 30.3 at p. 450 of the Brookline Police Department's online Policies and Procedures page). 6. Prohibitions F. The use of (i) chokeholds or strangleholds, which apply pressure to the trachea restricting airways and stopping breathing, or (ii) carotid-holds, which apply pressure to the carotid arteries restricting blood flow to the brain and causing loss of consciousness, or (iii) other techniques that cut off the supply of oxygen or blood to the brain or that prevent breathing, are prohibited, except if and when the officer reasonably believes that the officer or another person is at risk of imminent death or serious bodily injury and such technique is the only way to prevent such imminent death or serious bodily injury. Any use of this exception shall be reviewed in accordance with Section 12 of this Use of Force Policy.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to Add new subsection (F) to section #6 (Prohibitions) of the Use of Force policy (Gen. Order 30.3 at p. 450 of the Brookline Police Department's online Policies and Procedures page). 6. Prohibitions F. The use of (i) chokeholds or strangleholds, which apply pressure to the trachea restricting airways and stopping breathing, or (ii) carotid-holds, which apply pressure to the carotid arteries restricting blood flow to the brain and causing loss of consciousness, or (iii) other techniques that cut off the supply of oxygen or blood to the brain or that prevent breathing, are prohibited, except if and when the officer reasonably believes that the officer or another person is at risk of imminent death or serious bodily injury and such technique is the only way to prevent such imminent death or serious bodily injury. Any use of this exception shall be reviewed in accordance with Section 12 of this Use of Force Policy. Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
Favorable Action 2-1-2 on article 37
On motion it was, Voted Favorable Action 2-1-2 on article 37
Yes: Fernandez, GreeneNo: HellerAbstained: Hamilton, VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted Favorable Action 2-1-2 on article 37 Aye: Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez Against: Nancy Heller Abstained: Heather Hamilton, John VanScoyoc.”
Approve the Election Warrant for November 3, 2020
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Election Warrant for November 3, 2020
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Election Warrant for November 3, 2020 Aye: Bernard Greene, Nancy Heller, Heather Hamilton, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc.”
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